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What is the energy transformation that is taking place from the batteries to the flashlight when it is on? A) heat to magnetic to light B) chemical to magnetic to light C) chemical to electrical to light D) mechanical to electrical to light

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The answer to this question would be C) chemical to electrical to light.
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Answer:

C) chemical to electrical to light

Explanation:

Chemical Energy, is energy stored in molecular bonds, as found in a battery is a kind of potential energy. This potential energy is unleashed when the flashlight is turned on.

In chemistry we can put energy into molecules because of the position of the particles in the molecule, heat flows out of the battery and the energy stored in bonds is transferred between atoms and molecules finds stable forms and released to power the electrical flashlight.

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